Category: Entertainment
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NIGERIAN PARA-POWERLIFTERS HEAD TO WORLD CUP IN CHILE WITH GOLD IN SIGHT
A strong Nigerian para-powerlifting team of 10 athletes departs Monday for the Para-Powerlifting World Cup in Santiago, Chile, from August 11-18. Led by world record holder and team rep Oluwafemiayo Folashade (+86kg), the squad is set to defend Nigeria’s global dominance across various weight classes. Folashade expressed high hopes for gold, thanking the Sports Commission…
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BBNAIJA SEASON 10 SHOCKS: DANBOSKID AND IBIFUBARA EVICTED IN DRAMATIC WEEK
Big Brother Naija Season 10 kicked off its eviction rollercoaster with Danboskid and Ibifubara sent packing after a fiery, unpredictable week. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced their exit live, marking the first major shake-up in this explosive and fiercely competitive season. In a thrilling twist, Rooboy snagged the ‘Most Influential Player of the Week’ title, while…
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SUPER EAGLES B AIM TO BEAT SUDAN AND CONGO TO ADVANCE IN CAF CHAMPIONSHIP
Despite a tough 1-0 loss to defending champions Senegal, football fans in Aba believe the Super Eagles B can still qualify for the knockout stage of the CAF Championship. Supporters say winning the upcoming matches against Sudan and Congo is crucial and within reach if the team stays focused and avoids underestimating their opponents. The…
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NLO CEO PRAISES STRONG START TO LEAGUE OPENER IN NYANYA
Shola Ogunowo, CEO of Nationwide League One (NLO), has lauded teams for an exciting kickoff at Nyanya’s Hovel Prime Stadium, where G-Medix Football Academy crushed Olympic Hybrid FC 5-0. The well-organized event drew up to 2,000 fans and was broadcast live on NTA Sports, marking a proud milestone in bringing football to local communities for…
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K1 DE ULTIMATE DENIES UNRULY BEHAVIOUR IN ABUJA AIRPORT INCIDENT AMIDST BLACKLISTING
Fuji veteran King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate) has denied claims of misconduct during the August 5 boarding incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, insisting the controversy arose from a misunderstanding involving a bottle of water. His media aide says K1 never endangered lives or breached safety rules, calling the reports exaggerated and misleading.…
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NOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER “AMANYANABO: THE EAGLE KING” SET FOR CINEMA RELEASE SEPT 12
Nollywood’s epic historical drama, “Amanyanabo: The Eagle King,” directed by Fred Amata and produced by veteran star Ibinabo Fiberesima, premieres globally in the UK on August 29 before hitting Nigerian cinemas on September 12. The film tells the powerful true story of King Ibanichuka, the last ruler of Okrika, battling colonial forces and betrayal in…
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D’TIGRESS CAPTAIN AMY OKONKWO SAYS AFROBASKET WIN WILL INSPIRE GIRLS NATIONWIDE
D’Tigress captain and MVP Amy Okonkwo says their historic fifth consecutive Afrobasket title will encourage girls across Nigeria and beyond to embrace basketball. Speaking at a presidential reception, she thanked President Tinubu for the warm welcome and praised the team’s support system for their continued success. Okonkwo expressed confidence that the victory will propel the…
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OSUN-OSOGBO DEVOTEES HONOUR ATAOJA WITH IBORI ADE FESTIVAL RITES
OSUN-OSOGBO DEVOTEES HONOUR ATAOJA WITH IBORI ADE FESTIVAL RITES Osun-Osogbo devotees and traditionalists gathered at the palace of Ataoja Oba Jimoh Olanipekun for the sacred “Ibori Ade” ceremony, marking a key event ahead of the grand festival finale this Friday. The ritual honours the Osun goddess and past Osogbo rulers, featuring cultural displays and traditional…
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EGYPT’S MOSTAFA BADR UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION AT ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPS
EGYPT’S MOSTAFA BADR UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION AT ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPS In a thrilling upset at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Lagos, Egypt’s Mostafa Badr dethroned Tunisia’s Essid Wassim in the U-19 singles final with a commanding 4-1 victory. The 19-year-old Egyptian showcased skill and focus, signaling his rise as a new contender in…
